Job Coach – Connect to Work
To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen to deliver a Job Coach role as part of the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) for Rutland’s Connect to Work programme.
The role will help disabled individuals, people with long-term health conditions, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds who face multiple and complex barriers to employment. The programme supports participants in both entering and sustaining meaningful work.
About you…
• Educated to NVQ level 4 or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant experience of working within a health, social care or voluntary sector setting.
• Able to build relationships with participants and partners
• Good report writing skills
• Experience of supporting people with health conditions and other barriers into work
About the role…
The Job Coach – Connect to Work will undertake the following:
• Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring eligibility, suitability, and tailored support needs are assessed.
• Deliver the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) model to maintain high service standards.
• Provide job search support, sourcing both advertised and hidden opportunities through employer engagement.
• Maintain accurate case notes, action plans, and programme documentation within required timeframes.
• Supply requested data and documentation to DWP and provide regular updates to the Programme Manager.
• Collaborate with Connect to Work partners, Leicester City Council, and wider stakeholders across the region.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Job Coach – Connect to Work interviews will be held on 17 October 2025
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Mark Young, Senior Mental Health Neighbourhood Lead on 01572 758850 or at myoung@rutland.gov.uk.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Salary range
- £32,061 - £33,699 per year